College Basketball: Coaches
Bob Knight's temper. Jim Boeheim's 2-3 zone. Rick Pitino's three-pointers. Pete Carrill's back-door cuts. Nolan Richardson's "40 minutes of hell." Perhaps more than any other sport, college basketball is all about the coaches. Here's a look at some of the best, both past and present.
The Rick Pitino Extortion Case
Karen Cunagin Sypher stands accused of attempting to extort money from Louisville coach Rick Pitino, in exchange for her silence. Pitino reportedly told police he had consensual sex with Sypher in 2003, and later paid her $3,000 to have an abortion. Sypher has accused Pitino of rape.
Karen Cunagin Sypher stands accused of attempting to extort money from Louisville coach Rick Pitino, in exchange for her silence. Pitino reportedly told police he had consensual sex with Sypher in 2003, and later paid her $3,000 to have an abortion. Sypher has accused Pitino of rape.
Greatest Coach Ever?
The Sporting News named UCLA's John Wooden the Greatest Coach of All Time. Agree? Who do you think was the greatest ever?
The Sporting News named UCLA's John Wooden the Greatest Coach of All Time. Agree? Who do you think was the greatest ever?
TSN's 50 Greatest Coaches
UCLA's John Wooden -- a ten-time national champion and hall-of-famer twice over -- was named the greatest coach in history by The Sporting News. The Wizard of Westwood is just one of the college basketball luminaries to be so honored by TSN.
UCLA's John Wooden -- a ten-time national champion and hall-of-famer twice over -- was named the greatest coach in history by The Sporting News. The Wizard of Westwood is just one of the college basketball luminaries to be so honored by TSN.
John Wooden
John Wooden -- the "Wizard of Westwood" -- is best known for his insanely successful run as head coach at UCLA
John Wooden -- the "Wizard of Westwood" -- is best known for his insanely successful run as head coach at UCLA
Is John Calipari Dirty?
The Memphis Tigers are under heavy scrutiny by the NCAA for a host of violations -- just like the last team John Calipari took to the Final Four. Coach Cal hasn't been implicated -- but he had to know something was up... didn't he? Is Calipari dirty? Or is this all just a coincidence?
The Memphis Tigers are under heavy scrutiny by the NCAA for a host of violations -- just like the last team John Calipari took to the Final Four. Coach Cal hasn't been implicated -- but he had to know something was up... didn't he? Is Calipari dirty? Or is this all just a coincidence?
The Coaches of Team USA
From the amateur teams of the 30s, 40s and 50s to the Dream Team and Redeem Team -- the men who have coached America's Olympic men's basketball teams, from 1936 through today.
From the amateur teams of the 30s, 40s and 50s to the Dream Team and Redeem Team -- the men who have coached America's Olympic men's basketball teams, from 1936 through today.
Sean Miller
Sean Miller Profile - the Arizona Wildcats hired Xavier's Sean Miller, in the hopes of bringing some stability to a program that's had three coaches in the last three seasons.
Sean Miller Profile - the Arizona Wildcats hired Xavier's Sean Miller, in the hopes of bringing some stability to a program that's had three coaches in the last three seasons.
Isiah Thomas
Isiah Thomas Profile - Florida International made a big splash with the controversial hire of Isiah Thomas -- one of the greatest players in the history of the Indiana Hoosiers and Detroit Pistons -- and one of the worst executives in the history of the NBA.
Isiah Thomas Profile - Florida International made a big splash with the controversial hire of Isiah Thomas -- one of the greatest players in the history of the Indiana Hoosiers and Detroit Pistons -- and one of the worst executives in the history of the NBA.
Coaches with Multiple National Championships
With North Carolina's win over Michigan State, Roy Williams ties his mentor, Dean Smith, with two national championships... and joins a select list of coaches with multiple titles.
With North Carolina's win over Michigan State, Roy Williams ties his mentor, Dean Smith, with two national championships... and joins a select list of coaches with multiple titles.
Highest Paid Coaches in College Basketball
How much to college basketball coaches make? Quite a bit. John Calipari's new deal at Kentucky will be worth approximately $4 million a year -- and that's before you factor in incentives, summer camps, and a fat endorsement deal from a shoe company. Here's a look at the salaries of some of college basketball's highest-paid coaches.
How much to college basketball coaches make? Quite a bit. John Calipari's new deal at Kentucky will be worth approximately $4 million a year -- and that's before you factor in incentives, summer camps, and a fat endorsement deal from a shoe company. Here's a look at the salaries of some of college basketball's highest-paid coaches.
What Not to Wear: College Basketball Coaches Edition
The dress code for basketball coaches is pretty simple. Suit. Tie. Unfortunately, too many coaches opt to deviate from that simple rule and launch an all-out-assault on television viewers' sense with their sideline attire. Here's a look at some of the worst offenders.
The dress code for basketball coaches is pretty simple. Suit. Tie. Unfortunately, too many coaches opt to deviate from that simple rule and launch an all-out-assault on television viewers' sense with their sideline attire. Here's a look at some of the worst offenders.
NCAA Coaching Changes
The 2008-09 season isn't yet complete, and already there are coaching positions available at three major schools -- with more sure to open after the season. Track the openings, potential openings, and candidates here.
The 2008-09 season isn't yet complete, and already there are coaching positions available at three major schools -- with more sure to open after the season. Track the openings, potential openings, and candidates here.
College Basketball Legends
These are the giants of the game... their names are painted on stadiums and engraved on plaques in Springfield. Bob Knight. Dean Smith. Adolph Rupp.
These are the giants of the game... their names are painted on stadiums and engraved on plaques in Springfield. Bob Knight. Dean Smith. Adolph Rupp.
It seems almost sacrilegious to include the names of current coaches on a list with... but the fact is, Duke's Mike Krzyzewski is fifth all-time, and could easily be fourth when the 2008-09 season is over. At his current pace, he's likely to pass …
Craig Robinson
Craig Robinson Profile: Career history of Craig Robinson, head coach of the Oregon State University Beavers and brother-in-law to Barack Obama
Craig Robinson Profile: Career history of Craig Robinson, head coach of the Oregon State University Beavers and brother-in-law to Barack Obama
Russ Pennell
Russ Pennell Profile: Career history of Russ Pennell, interim head coach of the University of Arizona Wildcats
Russ Pennell Profile: Career history of Russ Pennell, interim head coach of the University of Arizona Wildcats
Legendary Coaches and their Successors
After Lute Olson's sudden retirement, Arizona offered the interim head coaching position to top assistant Mike Dunlap. Dunlap's response: "Let me sleep on it." We don't blame him for the hesitation -- replacing a legend like Lute Olson can be a thankless task, even a career-killer. Here's a look at some of the coaches who took over for some of the game's biggest names.[p]
After Lute Olson's sudden retirement, Arizona offered the interim head coaching position to top assistant Mike Dunlap. Dunlap's response: "Let me sleep on it." We don't blame him for the hesitation -- replacing a legend like Lute Olson can be a thankless task, even a career-killer. Here's a look at some of the coaches who took over for some of the game's biggest names.[p]
Rebound Rules: The Art of Success 2.0
Rick Pitino's new book, "Rebound Rules: The Art of Success 2.0" offers many of the same tips you'd get from any business/motivational title -- but the perspective offered -- of achieving success after great personal and professional failure -- is particularly resonant.
Rick Pitino's new book, "Rebound Rules: The Art of Success 2.0" offers many of the same tips you'd get from any business/motivational title -- but the perspective offered -- of achieving success after great personal and professional failure -- is particularly resonant.
Bobby Gonzalez
After a successful run at Manhattan College, Bobby Gonzalez is attempting to re-build the Seton Hall program into a Big East power. But many observers are concerned he's playing with fire.
After a successful run at Manhattan College, Bobby Gonzalez is attempting to re-build the Seton Hall program into a Big East power. But many observers are concerned he's playing with fire.
Lute Olson
Arizona Wildcats head coach Lute Olson - Lute Olson has more wins than any active NCAA coach not named Krzyzewski, but he'll face one of the biggest challenges of his long and storied career as he comes back to the bench after a one-year sabbatical.
Arizona Wildcats head coach Lute Olson - Lute Olson has more wins than any active NCAA coach not named Krzyzewski, but he'll face one of the biggest challenges of his long and storied career as he comes back to the bench after a one-year sabbatical.
Don Haskins: 1930 - 2008
Don Haskins is best remembered as the coach of the 1966 National Champion Texas Western team that beat Kentucky -- led by segregationist coach Adolph Rupp -- with a team featuring five African American starters.
Don Haskins is best remembered as the coach of the 1966 National Champion Texas Western team that beat Kentucky -- led by segregationist coach Adolph Rupp -- with a team featuring five African American starters.
Tom Crean
Tom Crean Profile - Career history, accomplishments and profile of Tom Crean, new coach of the Indiana University Hoosiers and former head coach at Marquette
Tom Crean Profile - Career history, accomplishments and profile of Tom Crean, new coach of the Indiana University Hoosiers and former head coach at Marquette
Bill Self
Bill Self Profile: Career history, accomplishments and profile of Bill Self, coach of the 2008 NCAA men's basketball champion Kansas Jayhawks
Bill Self Profile: Career history, accomplishments and profile of Bill Self, coach of the 2008 NCAA men's basketball champion Kansas Jayhawks
Jim Boeheim
Jim Boeheim Profile - Career history, accomplishments and biography of legendary Syracuse coach Jim Boeheim
Jim Boeheim Profile - Career history, accomplishments and biography of legendary Syracuse coach Jim Boeheim
Mike Krzyzewski
Mike Krzyzewski Profile: Career history, accomplishments and biography of Duke's Mike "Coach K" Krzyzewski
Mike Krzyzewski Profile: Career history, accomplishments and biography of Duke's Mike "Coach K" Krzyzewski
Jim Valvano
About Jim Valvano, basketball coach, broadcaster and philanthropist whose "V Foundation" has raised more than $70 million for cancer research since his death in 1993.
About Jim Valvano, basketball coach, broadcaster and philanthropist whose "V Foundation" has raised more than $70 million for cancer research since his death in 1993.
Jim Calhoun
Jim Calhoun Profile - Career history, notable accomplishments and news on Jim Calhoun, head coach of the University of Connecticut Huskies
Jim Calhoun Profile - Career history, notable accomplishments and news on Jim Calhoun, head coach of the University of Connecticut Huskies
Mike Jarvis
Mike Jarvis Profile - Career history, accomplishments and news on Mike Jarvis, head coach at Florida Atlantic University and former head coach at St. John's University, George Washington University, and Boston University
Mike Jarvis Profile - Career history, accomplishments and news on Mike Jarvis, head coach at Florida Atlantic University and former head coach at St. John's University, George Washington University, and Boston University
Division I Coaching Changes
Get your resume together -- there are plenty of top jobs available in college basketball's off-season, though the highest-profile gig is filled with Marquette's Tom Crean taking over at Indiana.
Get your resume together -- there are plenty of top jobs available in college basketball's off-season, though the highest-profile gig is filled with Marquette's Tom Crean taking over at Indiana.
Kelvin Sampson Timeline
The recruiting scandal that hit Indiana University is years in the making. Here's a look at coach Kelvin Sampson's career and the events leading up to the NCAA's charges.
The recruiting scandal that hit Indiana University is years in the making. Here's a look at coach Kelvin Sampson's career and the events leading up to the NCAA's charges.
The Winningest Active Coaches in College Hoops
The 20 Winningest Active NCAA Head Coaches through the 2007-08 season.
The 20 Winningest Active NCAA Head Coaches through the 2007-08 season.
John Calipari
About John Calipari - Head Coach of the Memphis Tigers
About John Calipari - Head Coach of the Memphis Tigers
Billy Gillespie
About Billy Gillespie, head coach of the University of Kentucky Wildcats
About Billy Gillespie, head coach of the University of Kentucky Wildcats
Rick Pitino
About Rick Pitino, head coach of the University of Louisville Cardinals
About Rick Pitino, head coach of the University of Louisville Cardinals
Hall of Famers
Some of the NCAA's top coaches have already received basketball's highest honor -- a place in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.
Some of the NCAA's top coaches have already received basketball's highest honor -- a place in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.
The National Association of Basketball Coaches
The official website of the National Association of Basketball Coaches, an organization formed in 1927 "to further the best interests of the game of basketball as well as the players and coaches who participate in the sport."
The official website of the National Association of Basketball Coaches, an organization formed in 1927 "to further the best interests of the game of basketball as well as the players and coaches who participate in the sport."